Tardigrades — also known as WATER BEARS ! — earned the “hardiest animal on earth” tag having evolved elaborate dormancy strategies that allow them to shut down all but the essential biological processes when conditions are not conducive to supporting life. (via Nature - Tardigrades: Water bears in space)

Tardigrades — also known as WATER BEARS ! — earned the “hardiest animal on earth” tag having evolved elaborate dormancy strategies that allow them to shut down all but the essential biological processes when conditions are not conducive to supporting life. (via Nature - Tardigrades: Water bears in space)

posted : Wednesday, May 18th, 2011